emergency response
This is the BIFM’s Emergency Response Page. In the event of a serious incident - information, advice and contacts will be posted here.
Members can also use the special online forum to post information and offers of assistance.
Swine Flu Advice April 2009
In light of the recent outbreak of the global swine flu epidemic, the following links provide advice and information surrounding the virus. The Foreign Office is advising against any essential travel to Mexico.
Click the links below for BIFM’s Briefing Note and the IFMA Foundation’s advice (both issued in response to the previous Avian Flu outbreak)
Click here for BOMI’s 2007 presentation on Pandemic Preparedness
These organisations have current advice pages:
Health Protection Agency www.hpa.org.uk
World Health Organisation www.who.int/en
Foreign & Commonwealth Office www.fco.gov.uk
Business Link www.businesslink.gov.uk
Useful links
Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure
Preparing for emergencies (UK Government site)
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency website lists flood warnings currently in force in your region. All watches and warnings are also available on Floodline 24 hours a day on 0845 988 1188.
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